This is my first Ben 10 story, and I'm excited to share it with this community. Before you start reading let me explain a few things about how this story is written first.

-When you see text like this, in italics and spaced in the middle,

this is a text message. There will be plenty of this in the story,

so I hope this format makes it easier to distinguish from thoughts

which are also written in italics but formatted different.

Example:

Thought:

'Man, I hope this makes sense.'

Text Message:

-I hope this isn't too confusing, maybe this was a bad idea LOL

Now that I've hopefully cleared that up, I hope you enjoy the story. I can't wait hear your feedback! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not in any way, shape, or form own Ben 10. Just thought I would put that there!

"Anodite on Campus"

Chapter One: Moving Day

A Ben:10 Fan-fiction by: Renegade Noa

Gwen took one last look around her room and let out a small sigh. This was it. No more late nights hunting aliens with her fellow Plumbers, no more hanging out with Ben at . She was now officially a college freshmen, and for the next four years Plumber business was on hold. She and her parents had come to the agreement that there was no way for her to juggle both, and college was important. She couldn't be a Plumber forever. Or, so her Mother had argued.

"This is the last box. Gwen, what's up?" Kevin asked walking into her now barren room. Gwen gave him a smile, " Just thinking about how different things are going to be." Kevin grunted as he picked up the remaining packing box and made his way down the hall. "Reminisce later, quit being lazy and grab that lamp!" He shouted at her. Grabbing the lamp she took one final glance at her room. She smiled to herself before following in her boyfriends footsteps.

"That's the last one." Kevin announced as he slammed the back hatch of her parent's SUV closed. "Thanks for the help Kevin. I'll be home for fall break in October, I'll catch up with you and Ben then, Ok?" Gwen told Kevin as he shrugged his shoulders. "Sure, uh see you then. Mr. and Mrs. Tennyson." He gave her parents a nod before making his way to his car. Gwen watched him climb in his car, he gave her a wink before pulling out of the driveway and down the street.

"Good riddance, the delinquent. Thankfully this will be the last we see of him." Her mother, Natalie Tennyson, mumbled before getting into the front seat of the vehicle. Gwen shook her head at her mothers words, which were part of the reason Gwen was going so far away for college. They had never forgiven Kevin yet for his actions last year, and were adamant that he would only drag her down with him in the end. She climbed into the backseat and in a few short minutes they were on the highway with an eight hour drive ahead of them.

Gwen's phone dinged, she reached into her purse and pulled it out. A smile graced her face.

-See you in a few hours babe

"Who was that darling?" Natalie asked, turning a little in her seat to glance at Gwen. "Ben. He's made it to campus." She replied. "Oh. Well tell him we say good luck in his first week of school." "I will mom." Her mother turned her attention back to the passing signs on the highway.

-Don't text and drive!

Gwen text back. She dug through her purse for her iPod and headphones, before reaching for her phone again.

-Kevin?

Her phone binged back in seconds.

-You said not to text and drive

-You are such a pain! Be careful! I'll text you later! 3

She slipped her headphones in before leaning against the door to take a nap, she's always hated long car rides.

Several hours later they arrived on campus. Her father, Frank Tennyson, pulled the SUV into a parking spot close to her dorm entrance. Getting out of the car, Gwen arched her back glad to be out of the backseat. "Finally, I don't think I could have lasted another minute!" She exclaimed as she glanced around her new "home". Fresh-faced college students mingled in the grass, some playing frisbee others clinging to sobbing mothers. "Come on, we'll check into my dorm first then come back for my things." Gwen informed her parents, leading the way to Eliza Hall, where she would be spending her first year of College.

She talked to the girl at the front desk, who smiled and welcomed her to campus. Gwen nodded her thanks, before walking back to her parents, key in hand. She can't help but feel a little overwhelmed. 'This is it. God, I hope my Roommate is sane!' She thought to herself. "The girl at the desk says my Roommate has already checked in, we're on the second floor, room 212." She informed her parents, Natalie nodded her head at Frank. "Start unloading the car, we'll meet you out there in a few minutes. Let's go find your room." Gwen agreed with her mother, and lead her down the packed halls.

Once reaching her room, she knocked first, just in case her Roommate was in. After waiting a few seconds with no reply, she slid the key-card in and opened the door. Walking into their shared kitchen and living room she noticed three doors before her. One to the right labeled 'Gwen', and the left one labeled 'Suzie'. "Kind of small, but not too bad." Her mother commented as she walked further into the dorm. Natalie opened the door with her name on it, "You have a loft bed with your desk underneath, perfect for studying. You will do well here Gwendolyn." She mentioned to Gwen. "Let's go help Dad unload." Gwen replied, leaving the room.

A few hours later Gwen was completely moved in. Now she stood outside with her parents preparing to say goodbye. What once seemed so easy to her, going away to college and leaving her parents behind, now struck her as hard. "Alright kiddo, I guess we'll be seeing you in October. Study hard, but not too hard." Her father told her as he grasped her in a tight hug. Gwen nodded against his shoulder. "I will Dad." She promised, as Frank released his hold on her. Gwen turned to Natalie, who had tears in her eyes. "Now remember, we're only eight hours away, so if something happens you call us. Ok?" Her mother reminded her. "I know Mom. Ben and Julie are half that. I'll be fine. I promise." Gwen reassured her mother, as Natalie pulled her into a hug. Parting, they shared a watery smile, "We'll call you when we get home. We love you Sweetheart." Her mother said as she got into the SUV. "See you in October, Honey!" She called from the window. Gwen stood, waving to her parents retreating car. "Bye." She whispered.

"Pshh I give them three weeks before they're up here 'Visiting'", a voice behind her complained, breaking her silence. Startled, Gwen turned around sharply. "Jesus, Kevin! Are you trying to give me a heart-attack?" Gwen yelled at him before smacking him on the shoulder. "How long have you been standing there anyways? If my Parents saw you they would flip!" Kevin shook his head at her, a smile on his lips. "Chill, Gwen. I was up in a tree, they couldn't spot me if they tried."

Gwen narrowed her eyes at him, "I'm going to assume that means you were using your 'powers' even though we've already went over the fact that when on campus we are normal, correct?" Kevin raised his hands up at her accusation. "Hey I just said I was out of sight, you brought up the other stuff. Jeez, hello to you too Ms. Grumpy-pants!" Kevin retorted. Gwen sighed, "I'm sorry. I guess I'm just a little on edge. This is a big change Kevin, and I might be a bit freaked out." Gwen confessed as she sat on one of the benches in front of her building.

Kevin put an arm around her shoulders as he sat down beside her. "I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little freaked out too, but you know everything is going to be fine, right? Max said as long as you kept your powers on the down-low there shouldn't be any problems. And if any ugly should decide to show-up here, I'm just a phone-call away. Talked to the Shop-owner about that ad, he said I could start work on Monday, and I found a place to stay. You're not alone Gwen, you never will be." Kevin assured her with a tight squeeze. Gwen smiled up at him. "That was probably the most romantic thing you've said to me all week." Gwen teased as Kevin scowled at her. "You make me sound so mean!" Kevin retorted, sticking his tongue out at her.

Gwen just smiled back at his antics. "I'm glad that mechanic hired you, I was a little worried that you would have to stay back home for a few more weeks. Where are you staying?" She questioned. "Just a place downtown by the shop. I think this town might be even smaller than Bellwood, believe it or not. Your campus is only about eight minutes from the shop at the most." Kevin answered, glancing at his watch before standing from the bench. "C'mon I'll walk you up to your room and then I'm gonna have to head out, we've both got a busy day tomorrow." Gwen rose from the bench, "Ugh don't remind me. Can you believe that I'm actually nervous about going to class tomorrow?" Kevin laughed at her as they walked inside her building. "Never thought I would hear that coming out of your mouth!" Gwen glared at him as they reached the elevator, "Real funny Kevin."

Kevin laughed all the way to her dorm room, finally sobering as they arrived at her door. A radio could be heard playing inside, "Guess my Roommate is in, want to meet her?" Gwen questioned Kevin who shook his head in reply. "It's getting dark and I've still got some stuff to get done tonight. I'll have an hour for lunch tomorrow around two, will you be free?" Gwen nodded. "Yeah, I have a three hour gap between English and Biology. Give me a call when you get on campus. Text me when you get to your place please." She said as he pulled her into a hug. "Will-do babe." He replied releasing her from his embrace.

"I love you Kevin. Be careful, and wear your seatbelt." She called out as he made his way down the hall. "Aren't I always?" Kevin replied with a wink as he stepped into the the elevator.

Standing alone in the empty hallway, hundreds of miles away from home, she began to doubt her decision again. Was she really doing the right thing, was this for her? Was she cut out to be on her own?

Her phone dinged interrupting her thoughts. Glancing at the screen she couldn't help but smile.

-Just finished moving everything in. Man am I tired!

Summer went by way too fast, I hate school. :-(

Gwen smiled to herself, who was she kidding. Of course she could do this.

-If Julie didn't get accepted out of state, you probably

wouldn't have even went.

-Ur mean. I might ttyl ;-P

"You're just mad because I'm right." She laughed out-loud. "I don't even know you." A voice replied to her right, breaking her out of her daze. Turning she locked eyes with her new neighbor who gave her a funny look before entering her own dorm and shutting the door. 'Great, she probably thinks I'm nuts.' Gwen thought to herself as she rummaged through her pockets for her key. Way to make a first impression.

And that's it for chapter one! Can't wait to here what everyone has to say about this first chapter! Expect to see the next chapter in a few days until I figure out an update schedule.

Thanks again for reading!